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American musician Victor Willis, a founding member and vocalist of the disco group Village People, has died at age 74 after a sudden illness. He was known for co-writing hits like 'Y.M.C.A.', which became popular due to its association with former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Consensus

Victor Willis, a founding member of Village People, died on June 30th after a sudden illness
He was known for co-writing the hit song 'Y.M.C.A.' which became associated with Donald Trump
The group announced his death on their Facebook page (owned by Meta)

Points of divergence

Victor Willis was 74 years old at the time of death — kommersant
Victor Willis was 75 years old at the time of death — fontanka
The song 'Y.M.C.A.' gained special fame in recent years due to Donald Trump's use of it — vedomosti

Coverage (3 sources)

Village People singer and creator of the hit 'Y.M.C.D.' has died — Коммерсантъ
Village People's Favorite Group Singer Victor Willis Has Died — Фонтанка
Trump's Favorite Song Performer Has Died — Ведомости

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